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India wins its first Integrated Lion; also a Silver Lion in Films

The Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival 2008 has seen India take a total of 23 metals home. These include one Integrated Lion and a Silver Lion. JWT has won the Integrated Lion for The Times of India’s Lead India campaign. There were in all only six metals awarded in this category. In the Films Awards, O&M has won a Silver for Neo Sports. more...

India completes its dream run with 23 metals; JWT scores highest

This has been the best year ever for Indian advertising agencies at the Cannes Lions with many firsts. With a total of 23 metals, which included a Grand Prix and an Integrated Lion, India agencies are geared for the next year. Amongst the agencies that have brought home a Lion, JWT India leads the way, followed by Leo Burnett and Contract Advertising. more...

I am satisfied with India, but we can still do better: Maurice Levy

Much like it is the case with most companies, India is a focus market for the Publicis Groupe as well. In conversation with exchange4media.com, Maurice Levy, Chairman and CEO, Publicis Groupe, stated that while Publicis Groupe was doing well in India, it could still do better. more...

Another busy year for IAF with Cannes Lions and Asia Tigers

The International Advertising Festival (IAF) is pleased with the Cannes Lions 2008 and is already geared for the year ahead. Festival officials divulged that in addition to some more award categories, Cannes Lions 2009 might also see some changes in Festival rules. While a final decision on everything would be taken after debriefing Cannes Lions 2008, the IAF is also geared for its latest property, Asia Tigers, which is scheduled for 2009. more...

Archives
Flashed yesterday: JWT’s ‘Lead India’ shortlisted in Titanium & Integrated Lions - June 21, 2008
Flashed Yesterday: Only 3 entries hortlisted in Films Lions; all from Ogilvy - June 20, 2008
JWT’s ‘Lead India’ shortlisted in Titanium & Integrated Lions - June 20, 2008
Go, grab the opportunities: Rupert Murdoch - June 20, 2008
At the end of the day, it is still about storytelling - June 20, 2008
I am very good at copying: Vincent Bolloré - June 20, 2008
Take your lessons, but celebrate India - June 20, 2008
Only 3 entries shortlisted in Films Lions; all from Ogilvy - June 19, 2008
After the Bronze age, it’s now raining Golds and Silvers for India - June 19, 2008
Upbeat India camp eyeing a Top 5 slot among most awarded countries - June 19, 2008
The new brand strategy – ‘Hack me & mash up’ - June 19, 2008
Let go control on the brand, the digital age has just begun - June 18, 2008
Flashed yesterday: India gets 14 shortlists in Design; 2 in Cyber - June 18, 2008
Day 3 Bronzes don’t dampen Indian spirits; expectations high from Press Lions - June 18, 2008
After Grand Prix, it was a Bronze day for India - June 18, 2008
Flashed yesterday: 33 Indian entries in Press shortlist and 5 in Radio - June 17, 2008
JWT brings home India’s first-ever Grand Prix; Contract wins too - June 17, 2008
Colvyn Harris on India winning its first ever Grand Prix - June 17, 2008
Global industry leaders delve on new communication frameworks - June 17, 2008
Flashed yesterday: India has 23 entries shortlisted in Outdoor and 9 in Media - June 17, 2008
About Grand Prix, birthdays and celebrations - June 17, 2008
India gets 14 shortlists in Design; 2 in Cyber - June 17, 2008
India has 23 entries shortlisted in Outdoor and 9 in Media - June 16, 2008
33 Indian entries in Press shortlist and 5 in Radio - June 16, 2008
3 Indian entries shortlisted in Promo, 9 in Direct - June 16, 2008
New mediums, old problems - June 16, 2008
Over 220-strong Indian delegates at Festival this year - June 16, 2008